Live music/art report

ho-hum staged an excellent show last night at Juanita's. No A-list celebs on hand (that I know of, but hell I wouldn't recognize 'em anyway), but the boys from Bradley and their cohorts clearly have been working hard honing their chops. The set list included songs from most every ho-hum cd all the way back to and including 'Local'. I had to leave at 12:07 am, when Lenny was telling the still-substantial crowd, 'OK, but only two more.'

M.

PS: Apologies for the second sentence above to Kevin Kresse, John Kushmaul and Baxter Knowlton, all of whom were in attendance and are definitely A(art)-list guys. I believe Gallery 26's holiday show opening party is Saturday night (November 20) from 7 to 10. I'm about 99% sure Kevin and John have pieces in the show; not sure about Baxter, but I'm hoping.... Rita Henry has photographs in too. Once again not sure about Kevin Kerby's tangible art, but he is providing the music I believe.

I stole this from the Arkansas Times site:

"Feeling salsa? Norte de Havana, which blends Afro-Cuban funk, jazz and a spicy south of the border style, performs two nights at Cajun’s Wharf Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20. Joe Cripps and Greg Beck, former members of Brave Combo, provide the percussion, and the group has a full lineup with several vocalists, horns, guitars and more. Robert Gomez (of Rob G and the LPs), who plays the tres (a Cuban guitar), and trombonist David Pierce created the group three years ago. The rest of the band lineup is Ross Shodek (bass), Mark Hereth and Eric Gierroro (on trumpets) and Eugene LeBeaux (on the trombone). Pierce serves as musical director and arranger. The Dallas Observer deemed the band the “hottest new thing to listen to in the area,” and, noted for its high energy, Norte de Havana has been nominated in both the Dallas and Fort Worth music scene for various awards. Gomez has recorded with Norah Jones and Turkish music star Omar Faruk. Pierce has worked with several symphonies.The music starts around 8:30 p.m. both nights, and the cover is $5."